Dual Leading Shoe Springer Brake
- Drum brake kit »Dual leading shoe« by Samwel Supplies
- fits Knucklehead 1936, Big Twin 1937-1948, Servi-Car 1941-1957, WLC
- steel, black, powder-coated, chrome-plated levers
- with brake drum, baseplate, brake shoes
- Europe
- gross weight: 5.2 kg
Stopping power of stock, mechanical front brakes on Big Twins thru 1949 with springer style forks is debatable, to say the least. Improvements were difficult to achieve without major (visible) changes. This stock looking Dual leading shoe version of the factory Springer brake improves stopping power if installed correctly. Ride your classic mount with the confidence of having a brake that does what it is supposed to do, when it counts.
Dual Leading Shoe Brake Performance
Yes, two leading shoes brake better than the stock single cam equipment, but you still will not have the performance of a disc brake. For those who expect such stopping power we recommend a Springer drum to disc brake conversion kit.
Drum Brake Lining Adjustment
In order for the brake to achieve its full effect, the brake shoes must be adjusted and fitted properly. This does not only refer to adjusting the brake cable. The brake shoes should not be fully loaded immediately but need to be run in. On the first ride with new shoes, it is recommended to lightly apply the brake about 20 times, gradually increasing the braking force on subsequent rides. After running in, the shoes should contact at least two-thirds of the drum surface. If necessary, the ends of the shoes can be chamfered. Unfortunately, this procedure is time-consuming and cannot always be done without removing the wheel.
Check for clearance to rocker axle nuts!
Possible assembly fault and brake drum failure.
Some brake drum/wheel hub combinations require one or more spacer shims (front W&W 27-748, rear 27-746) to prevent them from touching the hub’s spoke rim. The brake drum must not touch the hub’s spoke flange. This might result in the drum breaking when tightening lug bolts.
Spare parts:
28-600
Gasket Kits for Brake Base Plate for Big Twin Springer
Replacements Parts for Dual Leading Shoe Springer Brake
Brake Drums
Accessories:
Front Brake Sleeves for Springer Base Plate Anchors
Brake Drums with Cooling Fins
Bates Brake Base Plate Shims
Brake Shackles
Axle Nut Kits →1972 - Front Axle Nut Kits for Big Twins →1971
Have any questions?
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